Girls name · Illinois
Hope in Illinois
Hope was the 359th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 29 babies named Hope that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,860 babies Hope.
Popularity over time
Hope in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 302nd |
| 1928 | 10 | 455th |
| 1946 | 15 | 415th |
| 1962 | 27 | 415th |
| 1977 | 46 | 275th |
| 1993 | 37 | 330th |
| 2009 | 53 | 254th |
| 2025 | 29 | 359th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 302nd in 1910 to 359th in 2025.
The most babies named Hope in Illinois in a single year was 94, in 1999. Its best showing was 163rd among girls names in 1999.
Across the country, Hope reached its best rank of 28th in Hawaii (2022). See Hope in every state →
How popular is Hope in Illinois?
Hope was the 359th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 29 babies named Hope that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,860 babies Hope.
How many babies are named Hope in Illinois?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Hope in Illinois. The most babies named Hope in Illinois in a single year was 94, in 1999.
What is the rank of Hope in Illinois?
Hope ranked 359th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 163rd among girls names in 1999.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.